2026-003 Construction Management Services for New MacDonough Elementary School

The City of Middletown, Connecticut, in Middlesex County, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Construction Management Services At Risk for the New MacDonough Elementary School. The procurement seeks a qualified Construction Manager to provide comprehensive services including program evaluation, pre-construction services in coordination with the project architect, cost estimating, trade contract bidding and negotiation, and construction phase services for renovations and additions to the school facility. The selected firm will serve as the Constructor and assume financial responsibility for cost overruns under an "At Risk" delivery model. The solicitation opened on April 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT and closes on June 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT, with sealed proposals required by 3:00 PM on that date at the Municipal Building, Room 112, 245 DeKoven Drive, Middletown, Connecticut 06457. Vendor questions and answers are accepted through June 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM EDT. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Municipal Building Council Chambers, with attendance strongly recommended though not mandatory. All proposal documents are available from the Purchasing Office during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) or may be downloaded from www.middletownct.gov, with inquiries directed to the Office of the Supervisor of Purchases at (860) 638-4895 or purchase@middletownct.gov.

The solicitation documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. All vendors are eligible to respond to this bid. The estimated total contract value has not been disclosed in the available documentation. All proposals must comply with the City's Affirmative Action Plan and equal opportunity provisions. The City reserves the right to waive defects, reject any or all proposals, or reject any part thereof. Proposals received after the submission deadline will not be considered, and amendments or withdrawals after the deadline will not be accepted. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, and delivery terms are designated as Free On Board Destination.